Love Drug Novel

Chapter 62 The Art of Manipulation 62 % Finished Peytons face darkened , her eyes twisting into a vicious glare .

Summer , Ill be frank with you .

If you know whats good for you , leave Trevor willingly .

Otherwise , Ill make you regret it .

Love is a double edged blade .

The deeper you love , the deeper you bleed .

But Summer no longer loved Trevor .

So , Peytons threats could no longer cut her .

Peyton , however , was different .

She still loved him .

Summers lips curved into a mocking smile .

And what if I say no ? Suddenly , a knock echoed through the room .

A moment later , the door handle slowly began to turn .

The instant Peyton heard it , she knew exactly who had come .

A strange , icy glint flickered in her once- beautiful eyes .

A glimmer of resentment , of something sinister lurking beneath .

Summer , this time , Ill make sure you suffer .

At the same time , Peyton shut her eyes , lifted the steaming cup of water in her hands , and , without hesitation , flung it straight onto herself .

Ah ! A piercing scream shattered the air .

Scalding hot water splashed onto Peytons delicate skin , the burning sensation spreading like wildfire , searing through her flesh.

Within seconds , angry red welts bloomed across her arm and chest , the sight almost gruesome .

It had all happened in the blink of an eye .

Summer , standing to the side , had not expected Peyton to go to such extremes and harm herself so deliberately .

She had assumed Peyton was about to throw the water at her and had instinctively raised her bag to shield herself .

But now , seeing Peytons masterful self directed performance , Summer could not help but think that Yvette should take notes .

This was some next level acting .

Almost at the same moment , the door burst open with a loud bang .

Trevor stormed in , moving as fast as the wind .

The moment he saw Summer , a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes .

But then his gaze shifted and fell upon Peyton , who lay slumped on the sofa , her body drenched in water .

His face darkened instantly .

Without hesitation , he grabbed a towel and began patting her dry .

His voice was sharp , accusing .

Summer , what did you do to Peyton ? Tears welled in Peytons eyes , two shimmering streaks rolling down her pale cheeks as she curled into Trevors embrace .

Her voice was soft , trembling with emotion .

Trevor , Im fine .

Dont blame Summer , please .

It was my own fault … I wasnt careful , and I spilled the hot water on myself .

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Trevor immediately pulled out his phone , made a call , and got Josh to come help out .

Finished Hearing that Peyton had been burned by hot water , Josh wasted no time .

Within minutes , he stormed into the hospital room .

With swift precision , he began treating Peytons arm by cooling the burn , applying antiseptic , and doing everything he could to ease her pain .

Meanwhile , Peyton kept reassuring them in a soft , fragile voice .

Trevor , Josh , Im fine .

Luckily , the water wasnt too hot .

Its really nothing .

But the implication was clear .

If the water had been just a little hotter , she would have been permanently scarred … all because of Summer .

Death by a thousand cuts .

Peyton had mastered this game .

Joshs fury ignited at once .

He turned sharply , jabbing a finger toward Summers face .

Summer , how could you be so cruel ?! Peyton has surgery tomorrow , and yet you scalded her with hot water today ? Just what kind of vicious heart do you have ?! As the words left his mouth , his hand lifted , and he wanted to slap Summer across the face .

But before he could strike , Trevors hand shot out , blocking the blow .

Summer let out a cold , mocking laugh .

Which one of you actually saw me pour the water on her ? Ever consider that she did it to herself ? Or is blaming me just easier ? A flicker of something dark like resentment , jealousy , and rage flashed through Peytons eyes the moment Trevor stood between them .

But she masked it in an instant , quickly shifting back into her delicate , pitiful act .

Summer , I know you didnt mean to hurt me .

I dont blame you .

Then , she turned to Josh with a pained look , her voice trembled as she whispered , Josh , please dont be mad at Summer .

Its my fault .

She doesnt like me … Everything that happened is my fault .

That was the final straw for Josh .

Hearing Peyton sound so wronged , yet she was undeservingly kind and forgiving , his anger burned even hotter .

Peyton was gentle , kind , and incapable of harming anyone .

If something happened to her , it could only mean one thing .

Summer had set her up .

Nothing else mattered at that moment .

Not even the fact that Trevor was his boss .

Trevor , let me go ! I have to teach this woman a lesson today .

She needs to know her place ! Josh struggled against Trevors grip , his face flushed with anger .

Trevor , however , remained composed , his sharp gaze landing on Summer , who stood there expressionless, indifferent to the chaos unfolding around her .

A flicker of something unreadable passed through his eyes before he frowned .

Josh , finish what you came here to do and leave .

Dont cause trouble here .

Josh was livid .

Trevor , dont be naive ! Last time , Summer forced Peyton to jump into the water .

Now , she came here and scalded her with boiling water .

How much more proof do you need ? This woman is ruthless .

Shes trying to kill Peyton ! If you wont punish her , then I will !